Rodrigo da Silva Marques is originally from Brazil where he received a B.Sc. in Animal Sciences from Sao Paulo State University (UNESP-Dracena). After graduating in Animal Sciences, Rodrigo worked as a manager of a beef cattle feedlot facility with 15.000 head for 2 years. In 2009, Rodrigo started a M.Sc. program in Animal Science at University of Sao Paulo - ESALQ/USP under supervision of Dr. Flavio Augusto Portela Santos, with his research focusing on feedlot nutritional management. Rodrigo graduated in July 2011, and immediately moved to Oregon to start a research internship program under Dr. Reinaldo Cooke. In 2013, Rodrigo started a Ph.D. program at Oregon State University with Dr. Cooke, focusing on nutrition management of gestating beef cows and its effects on offspring performance. Rodrigo has already authored and co-authored 18 published articles, as well as 2 book chapters, 9 proceedings papers, 20 professional meeting abstracts, 9 research reports, and 7 popular press articles. In 2014, Rodrigo received the 1st and second place Applied Animal Research Awards at the Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science. In 2015, He received another 2nd place award. Upon graduation, Rodrigo ultimate goal is to work as a professor/research scientist, and apply the knowledge obtained throughout his education carrier to develop technologies that enhance beef production system.